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Small Oak Open Bookcase
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Worboys Antiques

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Small Oak Open Bookcase

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Worboys Antiques
Description

Small oak open bookcase having a beaded top edge with three fixed shelves , raised short supports . The shelf dimensions are 68.5 cm wide x 22.5 cm deep and from the bottom up 28 cm high , 22 cm high and at the top 17.5 cm high .

Height

81 cm / 32"

Width

76.5 cm / 30 1⁄4"

Depth

25.5 cm / 10 "

Good Condition Repolished

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Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
76.5cm (30.12")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this Small Oak Open Bookcase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1240387
Dealers Internal Reference
378844
Dealers Notes

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Description
Small oak open bookcase having a beaded top edge with three fixed shelves , raised short supports . The shelf dimensions are 68.5 cm wide x 22.5 cm deep and from the bottom up 28 cm high , 22 cm high and at the top 17.5 cm high .
fig 1. A low open oak bookcase in warm brown featuring three fixed shelves and subtle carved moulding along the top and base edges.
fig 1. Small Oak Open Bookcase

Height

81 cm / 32"

Width

76.5 cm / 30 1⁄4"

Depth

25.5 cm / 10 "

Good Condition Repolished

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

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If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.
Worboys Antiques
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
76.5cm (30.12")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Small Oak Open Bookcase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1240387
Dealers Internal Ref
378844
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Worboys Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A low open oak bookcase in warm brown featuring three fixed shelves and subtle carved moulding along the top and base edges.

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Archive II A low open oak bookcase in warm brown featuring three fixed shelves and subtle carved moulding along the top and base edges. View II
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Worboys Antiques

Worboys Antiques
Telephone 01494 931812
Location
86 London End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

By appointment.
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A low open oak bookcase in warm brown featuring three fixed shelves and subtle carved moulding along the top and base edges.
Small Oak Open Bookcase
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A low open oak bookcase in warm brown featuring three fixed shelves and subtle carved moulding along the top and base edges.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOpen shelving, Carved border moulding, Plinth base, Moulded top edge
  • SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 76.5 cm (30 in) x D 25.5 cm (10 in)

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Open bookcases became prominent in British furniture design during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as personal home libraries expanded. Designed without doors, these pieces provided immediate access to literature and featured functional proportioning suitable for domestic studies and reception rooms.

These bookcases were primarily crafted from solid oak or oak veneers over hardwood frames. Construction typically utilised mortise and tenon joinery, tongue-and-groove backboards, and hand-carved or machine-cut dentil and edge mouldings along the top plinth and frieze.

Authentic period pieces show natural grain variation, aged timber patina, and original construction marks on unexposed surfaces. Inspecting the back paneling for historic oxidation and looking for period joinery details helps distinguish genuine antiques from modern reproductions.

A compact open bookcase fits effectively into alcoves, beneath window sills, or along hallway walls. In modern settings, alternate stacks of books with decorative ceramics, framed art, or small sculptural objects to balance structure and visual openness.

Regular dusting with a dry microfiber cloth maintains the timber surface. Applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year preserves the finish, while keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and damp external walls prevents wood movement and cracking.
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